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Liberal MP for Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba)

Won their last election, a byelection in 2023, with 56% of the vote.

A week ago

Spoke in the House on Indigenous Affairs Mr. Speaker, as we approach National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, indigenous and non-indigenous people from across Canada will engage in meaningful celebrations. At the …

Voted Yes on Vote #847 on Bill C-69 Implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024

Voted No on Vote #848 on Bill C-65 Amend the Canada Elections

Voted Yes on Vote #849 on Bill C-65 Amend the Canada Elections

Voted Yes on Vote #850 Private Members' Business M-109 (Instruction to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (amendments to the Standing …

Voted No on Vote #851 on Bill C-323 Amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services)

Spoke in the House on Japanese Canadians Mr. Speaker, recently we celebrated Asian Heritage Month, a time when we honour the historic and profound contributions of Asian Canadians, who have shaped our nation. …

Two weeks ago

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Bill C-61 Thank you. I have what may be a bit more of a technical question. The legislation refers to “First Nations”. However, in the section that provides …

Spoke in the House on Indigenous Affairs Mr. Speaker, Winnipeg's downtown is full of historical buildings. One of our most iconic is the old Hudson's Bay building located at the corner of Portage …

Three weeks ago

Spoke at the Procedure and House Affairs committee on Question of Privilege Related to Cyber Attacks Targeting Members of Parliament Good morning, everybody. I hope the last few days have been pleasant for you. Colleagues, we are gathered for the 119th meeting of the Standing Committee …

Spoke in the House on Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne. It is always a pleasure to have the opportunity to rise on behalf …

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Report 2, Housing in First Nations Communities, 2024 Reports 2 to 4 … Thanks very much, Mr. Chair. My question is for Minister Hajdu, but I certainly offer the opportunity to Minister Fraser to weigh in as well. Ministers, …

A month ago

Spoke in the House on Pharmacare Act Mr. Speaker, is it always an honour to rise in this House. I want to start on a personal level. I was always so proud to …

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Main Estimates 2024-25: Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Votes … Thanks very much, Mr. Chair. Minister, I'd like to ask you a more open-ended question. I know we have a new, more progressive government in my …

Spoke at the Procedure and House Affairs committee on Review of the Members of the House of Commons Workplace Harassment and … I understood there was a different direction from the clerk. Give me one second. Colleagues, just for clarity, there are some logistics on the back end …

Spoke in the House on Regional Economic Development Mr. Speaker, with an energy grid that is 97% clean, a strong manufacturing and agricultural sector and a diverse population, Manitoba is a key economic driver …

Spoke in the House on Ian Smith Mr. Speaker, Dr. Ian C. P. Smith was a tireless and passionate public servant for over 40 years. We lost this cherished member of Winnipeg's community …

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Main Estimates 2024-25: Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Votes … I believe it's been made fairly clear, Mr. Chair and colleagues, that despite the concern some members of this committee have raised, fairly enough, about the …

Two months ago

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Nutrition North Canada Yes, I will add a little bit, if I may. Minister, I've had the pleasure of sitting on the agriculture committee for the past number of ...

Spoke in the House on Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 65th report of the Standing Committee ...

Spoke at the Procedure and House Affairs committee on Committee Business and Election of Chair Colleagues, we are going to open it up. I do see some hands. I'm going to make a running list in just a moment. I'm going …